Here are the top ten stories from across the country.
1. Presidency dismisses Atiku’s dictatorship allegation as historical distortion
The presidency has strongly criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for alleging that Nigeria is sliding into dictatorship under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.Read more
2. Kano gov’s aide vows to expose ‘true betrayers’ amidst Yusuf-Kwankwaso rift
The Senior Special Assistant on Social Media to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Salisu Yahaya Hotoro, has said that the people of Kano will soon know those who genuinely betrayed their trust.Read more
3. Omokri responds to Sowore’s court claims over past remarks on Tinubu
Former presidential aide Reno Omokri on Wednesday addressed comments raised during the ongoing trial of activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore.Read more
4. It’s not illegal to register while enrolled as an undergraduate, but disclosure Is mandatory —JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that candidates already enrolled in tertiary institutions are eligible to register for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE).Read more
5. Abba Kyari: Witness tells court how NDLEA officers aided 2 drug convicts
A police officer, Insp. El-John Nwonke, on Wednesday, told the Federal High Court, Abuja, how the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)’s officers aided the two convicts in the ongoing trial of suspended Head of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Abba Kyari, for an alleged cocaine deal to beat security checks at Enugu International Airport.Read more
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6. Tinubu approves purchase of 2 new communication satellites
President Bola Tinubu has approved the purchase of two new communication satellites to boost Nigeria’s digital infrastructure.Read more
7. Tax reforms committee chair, Oyedele, argues for PAYE as gain for workers
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has announced that Nigerian employees are already seeing higher take-home pay following reductions in Pay As You Earn (PAYE) deductions under the new tax laws.Read more
8. Ini Edo admits overambition as she praises Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham’s dominance
Nollywood actress Ini Edo has opened up about the intense demands behind her December project, A Very Dirty December, admitting that her ambitions pushed her beyond her limits.Read more
9. Soludo labels traders’ Monday closure excuses as ‘delusional’
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has criticised traders in Onitsha Main Market who refuse to open their shops on Mondays, describing their claims of insecurity as “delusional.”Read more
10. UCL: Liverpool, Chelsea qualify for last-16 as Real Madrid stunned
Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham joined Arsenal in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League as they all clinched victories on matchday eight of the league phase on Wednesday night.Read more
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